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Specific Eau de Parfum bottle Specific EDP
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- Year 2009
£ Price Tier ££
Chloé Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Chloé Intense EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Specific EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ex Nihilo - Explicite - a warm spicy fragrance led by Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, with floral depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Our Verdict - Chloé Intense EDP
A divisive take on the classic Chloe DNA. Some adore its spicy, creamy rose, while others find the pepper overpowering or the overall scent heavy and cloying. Approach with caution, but for those it suits, it's a 'holy grail' scent with superb lasting power.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Specific EDP
Chloé Intense EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 53% vs 100%
Only in Specific
Nutmeg 47%

Accords

Specific Chloé Intense
Rose
100%
90%
Warm Spicy
54%
78%
Floral
50%
Woody
73%
66%
Sweet
52%
54%
Vanilla
52%
Powdery
52%
42%
Amber
46%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
90%
54%
Floral shared
78%
50%
73%
Sweet shared
66%
52%
Vanilla shared
54%
52%
52%
Amber shared
42%
46%

Performance

Specific Chloé Intense
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Specific

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The warm spicy character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its warm spicy, floral signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Chloé Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and impressive longevity make it less suitable for an office environment, where restraint is often preferred. However, Chloe Intense excels in date nights and formal settings, offering a sophisticated and noticeable presence. Its depth and warmth make it a less obvious choice for casual daywear or sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, floral, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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